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Distributed
Generation Resources
Distributed
generation utilizes relatively small generating
systems (typically less than 30 MW) at or near
consumer sites to meet specific energy needs.
These systems avoid the usual siting problems
because they are small, compact, and extremely
clean. Due to the economic advantages inherent
in these small scale systems, the Department of
Energy estimates that DG applications will account
for 20% or more of all new generating capacity
built in the United States over the next 15 years.
DG applications are the most viable and proactive
solution to our nation’s growing gap between
traditional electricity generation and escalating
demand.
HESCO
is able to provide DG solutions that will protect
you from the expensive and volatile electricity
prices which are a result of this gap.
“Like
a lighthouse, the emerging distributed generation
systems are guiding the way toward addressing
growing energy and environmental concerns, and
leading to more efficient, clean energy use and
energy independence”.1
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Is
Cogeneration Right For You?
Cogeneration,
also known and Combined Heat and Power (CHP),
captures the value of otherwise wasted exhaust
heat and utilizes this energy for thermal
output. This output is utilized for hot
water, steam and/or comfort heat and cooling.
The overall efficiency of this simultaneous
production of electricity, heating and cooling
exceeds 70%.
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Cogeneration
has been deployed with tremendous success
in larger (>50MW) installations for many
years. Technological advances over the last
decade have allowed the efficiency and energy
savings advantages of cogeneration to be
enjoyed by small on-site applications.
HESCO offers a suite of services to help
you capture the value of new revenue streams
that would otherwise go uncovered. Most
of our solutions can be financed by us as
the owner-operator. This aspect is attractive
to those customers wanting to outsource
an off task competency while reducing capital
outlay.
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HESCO
Distributed Generation Resources delivers
additional savings and solutions to an overlapping
array of market segments. Currently, the best
cost savings opportunities are found with
cogeneration applications, also known as Combined
Heat and Power (CHP). The chart below depicts
CHP applications currently installed in the
U.S. vs. Potential:
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Adapted from U.S. Department of Energy Report:
The Market and Technical Potential
for Combined Heat and Power in the Commercial-Institutional
Sector
The
below form provides the initital data collection
points needed to determine if you can benefit
from cogeneration at your facilility. If
you would like HESCO to do a courtesy analysis
of your data, just send us the form with
as much information filled out as possible.
Instructions for sending the form to us
is outlined below. For additional information
on Distributed Generation Resources, please
visit our Intranet click
here
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Please
fill out the below information
by 1) highlighting the below
information, "copy and
paste" it into an email
and send to dbryant@hesco.org
or 2) print the form and fax
to (713) 463-5032.
Site
Name _______ _____________
Contact Information:
Name:_______________________________________________
Phone and E-mail:_____________________________________
Electrical Requirements
· Average demand during
operating hours __________ kW
· Minimum demand during
operating hours __________ kW
· Peak demand during
operating hours __________ kW
· Annual electricity
consumption or average monthly/daily
etc. ____________ kWh per ______________
Thermal Requirements
· Form of thermal energy
use __________steam __________hot
water __________other (specify)
· What is the primary
application for thermal energy
at the facility? _______________________________________
· Average demand during
operating hours __________ lbs/hr,
Btu/hr, Btu fuel/hr (circle
correct units)
· Minimum demand during
operating hours __________ lbs/hr,
Btu/hr, Btu fuel/hr
· Peak demand during
operating hours __________ lbs/hr,
Btu/hr, Btu fuel/hr
· Required conditions
__________lbs/hr, Btu/hr, Btu
fuel/hr
Operating Conditions
· Nominal operating hours
per year __________ hours per
year
· Number of hours per
year that electrical and thermal
loads are simultaneously at
or above average values __________
hours per year
· Total square footage:
________________
Energy Rates
· Current Electric Utility
and Rate Category: _____________________________________
· Average retail electric
rate _____________ cents/kWh
· Natural Gas Provider:
__________________
· Fuel price ( please
include unit ie ($/therm, $/MMbtu,
etc) ________________
Site Conditions
· Is there sufficient
floorspace (inside or outside
for a CHP installation?
· _______Yes __________No
· Is adequate fuel accessible/available
for a CHP installation?
________Yes __________No
· Are there specific
environmental or zoning restrictions
that may preclude a CHP installation?
__________Yes ________No
Please provide information on
current energy savings/efficiency
strategies you are considering
or implementing:
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Distributed Generation U.S. Department of Energy
- FETC; October 1999
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